Concealed carry gun bill clears Kentucky legislature

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Legislation that would allow victims of domestic violence to temporarily carry concealed deadly weapons has won final passage in the Kentucky legislature.

House Bill 128, which combined provisions from about a half dozen gun bills in the 2014 General Assembly, cleared the House on final passage Monday with a 92-6 vote. Officials said it will go to Gov. Steve Beshear for a signature following some minor procedural steps.

Included in the bill is a section that will allow people with an emergency protective order or a domestic violence order to apply for a temporary permit for carrying concealed deadly weapons.

The individual can use the permit for up to 45 days, but must complete the state’s firearms training requirement if they want to receive a permanent permit. And, people must pass a background check to receive the temporary version.

Another provision would allow electronic applications for concealed carry permits.

Reporter Mike Wynn can be reached at (502) 875-5136. Follow him on Twitter at @MikeWynn_CJ.